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Therapy Cat With 3 Legs Visits People in Need
January 1, 2024
In the US there are only about 200 registered therapy cat teams through non-profit organization Pet Partners. Juanita Mengel is missing a leg. So is her cat Lola-Pearl. Together, they spread happiness and care as a therapy cat team. Both Mengel and Lola-Pearl use prosthetics to make getting around easier. Together they share their stories of surviving and thriving with people in schools, nursing homes, and hospitals.